Parish Volunteer Needs: November 2011
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St Charles Volunteer Opportunities: November 2011
St. Charles Jail Ministry
• Volunteers are needed to minister to prisoners at the Arlington
County Detention Center. Areas of the ministry include attending Mass
with the inmates, leading Bible study, and meeting with prisoners for
prayer and faith sharing.
• Time: Mass and Confession: every first and third Monday evening;
Prayer: alternate Mondays; Bible study: Thursdays
• Contact: Matthew Kranz (703) 608-3139
St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities
• The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-
chair to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate
interfaith activities. This is a wonderful way to promote greater
understanding and friendship among members of different faith
communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and
service activities.
• Time: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events and
activities according the amount of time they are able to contribute.
• Contact: Rebecca Cataldi (412) 726-2153 shado...@yahoo.com
Communities Rising
• We are looking for individuals to help us read and evaluate
proposals for micro-grant projects.
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: Gail Goodridge gail.go...@gmail.com
Selling Fair Trade Goods Once a Month
• Join the team that sells fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate after
Masses one weekend a month. Basically, all you have to do is stand at
a table and keep it stocked with the tantalizingly-scented
merchandize, plus making change for buyers as needed.
• Time: After all Masses on the first Sunday of each month
• Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 elise...@gmail.com
Dominican Republic Solidarity Project
• We are designing, researching, and writing booklets to be used in a
Lenten small group that will take the theme of living in solidarity
with our friends in the Arlington diocese mission parishes of Banica
and Pedro Santana. This is a great opportunity for individuals with
writing, editing, and graphic design skills. Creativity welcome!
• Time: Bimonthly or monthly meetings, depending on need.
• Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 elise...@gmail.com
9 AM Choir Singer or Instrumentalist
• Join others in the choir to provide traditional congregational and
special hymns and service music at the 9 AM Mass from September
through June. Practices are held before Mass from 8:15-9 AM in room
203 and after Mass from 10-11 AM in the chapel.
• Time: 8:15-11 AM Sunday mornings
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
Jefferson Choir Singer or Instrumentalist
• Join others in the choir to provide hymns and service music during
the Communion service in the fourth floor lounge from 11:00-11:30 AM
at the Jefferson retirement home in Ballston, located at 900 N. Taylor
St.
• Time: First Sunday of each month September- June
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
40 + Adults Group
• 40+ Adults offers single and married adults 40 years old and above
opportunities for social, spiritual, and service activities within the
St. Charles Borromeo parish and the larger community. For more
information see the 40+ Adults web page on the St. Charles Church
website.
• Time: Varies: e-mail to join and for a calendar of activities.
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
RCIA Sponsors
• We are looking for parishioners who are interested in sponsoring
those seeking initiation in the Catholic Church through the RCIA
process at St. Charles. A sponsor's role is to journey with those in
formation in the RCIA process, be a supportive friend, but not
necessarily an expert on "things Catholic."
• Time: Tuesday night RCIA sessions and special events; time
commitment varies.
• Contact: Jim Fetzer jim...@gmail.com
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
• Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11
AM Mass held Sundays from mid-Sept. to mid-May in the Chapel.
Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the Word of God in a
version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared by the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for children. No prior
training is needed and a leader’s manual is provided.
• Time: During 9 AM or 11 AM mass on the 1st-3rd Sunday of the month,
one or more Sundays (during month or over the year--very flexible!)
• Contact: Germaine Leahy leahy...@aol.com or Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Food pick-up and Delivery
• Volunteers are needed to pick up food at AFAC one Thursday each
month and deliver to two clients.
• Time: 1 ½ hours per month
• Contact: Norma 202-531-8189
Transportation to and from 11 AM Mass
• A driver is needed to help transport people to and from 11 AM Mass.
The volunteer would need a four door car to hold at least for people
and a valid driver’s license.
• Time: 2 hours per month
• Contact: Norma 202-531-8189
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
• AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes
a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement
their groceries! Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person
eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh
chicken. AFAC buys chicken in bulk, and the chicken packing team re-
packs it into servings. Wear your old clothes and AFAC will provide
disposable aprons and gloves.
• Time: Wednesday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 22 from 6:30 PM
to approximately 8:00 PM
• Contact: Jo Burns (571) 331-7990 www.afacinfo.org
Basic Literacy Tutors
• Literacy Council of Northern Virginia needs more than 75 new
volunteer Basic Literacy tutors to help area English-speaking adults
learn to read and write. Each tutor is trained, matched with a
student, and encouraged to meet weekly for an hour and a help to help
the student improve their literacy skills.
• Time: 1-2 sessions per week; nine month minimum commitment.
Training will occur on December 3 and 10 from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.
• Contact: volun...@lcnv.org (703) 237-0866
Volunteer Ombudsman Needed
• The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking
for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive and skilled
communicators to be Volunteer Ombudsmen. As an ombudsman you will be
assigned to visit a local nursing or assisted living facility, working
to ensure that the residents’ rights are being protected and help
residents with problems that they are unable to resolve alone.
• Time: Four hour per week with a one year commitment; hours flexible
between 8 AM-6PM.
• Contact: (703) 324-5861 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/LTCOmbudsman
St. Charles Jail Ministry
• Volunteers are needed to minister to prisoners at the Arlington
County Detention Center. Areas of the ministry include attending Mass
with the inmates, leading Bible study, and meeting with prisoners for
prayer and faith sharing.
• Time: Mass and Confession: every first and third Monday evening;
Prayer: alternate Mondays; Bible study: Thursdays
• Contact: Matthew Kranz (703) 608-3139
St. Charles Interfaith Committee Has Many Opportunities
• The St. Charles Interfaith Committee is seeking a new chair / co-
chair to lead the Committee, as well as new members to help facilitate
interfaith activities. This is a wonderful way to promote greater
understanding and friendship among members of different faith
communities while participating in spiritual, social, educational, and
service activities.
• Time: Meetings are held once a month - members help plan events and
activities according the amount of time they are able to contribute.
• Contact: Rebecca Cataldi (412) 726-2153 shado...@yahoo.com
Communities Rising
• We are looking for individuals to help us read and evaluate
proposals for micro-grant projects.
• Time: Ongoing
• Contact: Gail Goodridge gail.go...@gmail.com
Selling Fair Trade Goods Once a Month
• Join the team that sells fair trade coffee, tea, and chocolate after
Masses one weekend a month. Basically, all you have to do is stand at
a table and keep it stocked with the tantalizingly-scented
merchandize, plus making change for buyers as needed.
• Time: After all Masses on the first Sunday of each month
• Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 elise...@gmail.com
Dominican Republic Solidarity Project
• We are designing, researching, and writing booklets to be used in a
Lenten small group that will take the theme of living in solidarity
with our friends in the Arlington diocese mission parishes of Banica
and Pedro Santana. This is a great opportunity for individuals with
writing, editing, and graphic design skills. Creativity welcome!
• Time: Bimonthly or monthly meetings, depending on need.
• Contact: Elise Cleva (703) 527-5500 x24 elise...@gmail.com
9 AM Choir Singer or Instrumentalist
• Join others in the choir to provide traditional congregational and
special hymns and service music at the 9 AM Mass from September
through June. Practices are held before Mass from 8:15-9 AM in room
203 and after Mass from 10-11 AM in the chapel.
• Time: 8:15-11 AM Sunday mornings
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
Jefferson Choir Singer or Instrumentalist
• Join others in the choir to provide hymns and service music during
the Communion service in the fourth floor lounge from 11:00-11:30 AM
at the Jefferson retirement home in Ballston, located at 900 N. Taylor
St.
• Time: First Sunday of each month September- June
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
40 + Adults Group
• 40+ Adults offers single and married adults 40 years old and above
opportunities for social, spiritual, and service activities within the
St. Charles Borromeo parish and the larger community. For more
information see the 40+ Adults web page on the St. Charles Church
website.
• Time: Varies: e-mail to join and for a calendar of activities.
• Contact: Jack Lane (703) 528-1327 (H) (703) 428-8254 (W)
john....@usace.army.mil
RCIA Sponsors
• We are looking for parishioners who are interested in sponsoring
those seeking initiation in the Catholic Church through the RCIA
process at St. Charles. A sponsor's role is to journey with those in
formation in the RCIA process, be a supportive friend, but not
necessarily an expert on "things Catholic."
• Time: Tuesday night RCIA sessions and special events; time
commitment varies.
• Contact: Jim Fetzer jim...@gmail.com
Leaders Needed for 9 and 11 AM Children's Liturgy of the Word
• Children's Liturgy of the Word is a special part of the 9 AM and 11
AM Mass held Sundays from mid-Sept. to mid-May in the Chapel.
Children from 3 years old are invited to hear the Word of God in a
version of the Sunday scripture especially prepared by the U.S.
Conference of Catholic Bishops and approved for children. No prior
training is needed and a leader’s manual is provided.
• Time: During 9 AM or 11 AM mass on the 1st-3rd Sunday of the month,
one or more Sundays (during month or over the year--very flexible!)
• Contact: Germaine Leahy leahy...@aol.com or Susan Grunder
(703) 527-5500 x16 sgru...@stcharleschurch.org
Food pick-up and Delivery
• Volunteers are needed to pick up food at AFAC one Thursday each
month and deliver to two clients.
• Time: 1 ½ hours per month
• Contact: Norma 202-531-8189
Transportation to and from 11 AM Mass
• A driver is needed to help transport people to and from 11 AM Mass.
The volunteer would need a four door car to hold at least for people
and a valid driver’s license.
• Time: 2 hours per month
• Contact: Norma 202-531-8189
Arlington Food Assistance Center (AFAC) Needs Volunteers
• AFAC is in need of volunteers to re-pack chicken two nights of every
month. Although chicken packing definitely isn't glamorous, it makes
a big difference for Arlington families who rely on AFAC to supplement
their groceries! Instead of a one pound pack of hotdogs, a person
eligible for supplemental groceries from AFAC can choose fresh
chicken. AFAC buys chicken in bulk, and the chicken packing team re-
packs it into servings. Wear your old clothes and AFAC will provide
disposable aprons and gloves.
• Time: Wednesday, November 16 and Tuesday, November 22 from 6:30 PM
to approximately 8:00 PM
• Contact: Jo Burns (571) 331-7990 www.afacinfo.org
Basic Literacy Tutors
• Literacy Council of Northern Virginia needs more than 75 new
volunteer Basic Literacy tutors to help area English-speaking adults
learn to read and write. Each tutor is trained, matched with a
student, and encouraged to meet weekly for an hour and a help to help
the student improve their literacy skills.
• Time: 1-2 sessions per week; nine month minimum commitment.
Training will occur on December 3 and 10 from 9:30 AM-2:30 PM.
• Contact: volun...@lcnv.org (703) 237-0866
Volunteer Ombudsman Needed
• The Northern Virginia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is looking
for people who are empathetic, diplomatic, assertive and skilled
communicators to be Volunteer Ombudsmen. As an ombudsman you will be
assigned to visit a local nursing or assisted living facility, working
to ensure that the residents’ rights are being protected and help
residents with problems that they are unable to resolve alone.
• Time: Four hour per week with a one year commitment; hours flexible
between 8 AM-6PM.
• Contact: (703) 324-5861 http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/LTCOmbudsman
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